UPDATE AS OF 9 P.M. The High Wind Warning has expired. Winds will still be brisk overnight but not what we had through the day Wednesday. many power lines are still down so use caution if you must venture out.
RENO COUNTY — Damage reports continue across Reno County with the wind storm on Wednesday.
We are going to step away and recharge a bit. Join us through out the morning for the latest updates on Wednesday's storm on Eagle Radio, and Hutch Post. Stay safe!!
As of 8 p.m. things are starting to calm down although reports of down power lines continues. Motorists need to be aware of the many lines down in the city of Hutchinson, especially now that it's dark. Evergy is working to restore power to the north parts of Hutchinson that were hard hit and areas around Crupper's Corner and the areas around Yoder where a large number of customers are with out service.
Apple Lane is closed at 30th Ave. in Hutchinson
Power is coming back on in parts of Hutchinson including most of the central part of the city. The hardest hit area in the city appears to be north of 30th and east of Severance. As of 7:40 p.m. the number of customers without power in the Hutchinson area is just under 6,000.
Power lines down at 20th and Apple Lane in Hutchinson at 7:40 p.m.
Power lines down at 1 S. Nickerson Street in Nickerson at 7:06 p.m.
Power lines down at C Avenue and Washington in South Hutchinson at 6:52 p.m.
Monroe is closed at 25th in Hutchinson due to multiple power lines down.
EMS and fire is working an injury accident at 30th and Severance at 6:37 p.m.
Power lines are reported down in the community of Plevna at 6:35 p.m.
30th Avenue is closed in Hutchinson at Lorrain due to downed powerlines at 6:30 p.m.
I-70 has reopened as of 5:40 p.m.
According to Evergy, there are outages in Hutchinson that total 7,751 without power as of 5:50 p.m.
Power pole on fire at 1017 Buhler Road as of 5:45 p.m.
Two trees down blocking Sterling Road west of Arlington.
Fires are ongoing in multiple locations, including one in Buhler.
RCAT Routes are ending at 5 p.m., according to Barbara Lilyhorn.
Highest gust as of 4:34 p.m. is 84 mph at the Hutchinson airport.
Brush fire at 17th and Apple Lane in east Hutchinson as of 4:34 p.m.
Hutchinson Fire also working a blaze on 56th as of 4:50 p.m.
1205 Arthur, structural collapse, tree on a house as of 4:30 p.m.
2921 West Nickerson, power line down as of 4:20 p.m.
Hutchinson Fire has reported that parts of the Landmark Building at 5th and Main in Hutchinson have fallen into the streets and sidewalks. Because of this the area along Main Street from 4th to 6th Avenues and from Washington to Walnut is now closed until further notice.
Reno County Emergency Management is reporting a semi rollover on Highway 50 near Partridge.
Dist. 9 fire have been dispatched to 412 E 4th in Haven for a small brush fire at 1:20 p.m.
South Hutchinson Fire is called to a fire in a tree caused by a power line as of 1:09 p.m.
Maximum wind gust as of 1 p.m. is 67 mph at Hutchinson Airport that took place at 12:18 p.m.
The largest power outage is around Hutchinson is in an area from near the Reno County Landfill north to just south of Nickerson and a part of the west side of Hutchinson along with Willowbrook. The outage involves about 680 Evergy customers and has taken Country 102.9 and KWBW's translator at 98.5 FM off the air.
Power poles hanging at SW 36th on Halstead Road in Harvey County as of 1 p.m.
A line is down at 1212 West 4th as of 12:57 p.m.
A tree is reported down just southwest of Nickerson at 12:30 p.m.
City of Haven reports wind gust to 60 mph at 12:30 p.m.
Report of power lines down at 11th and Madison in Hutchinson at 12:29 p.m.
Report taken of power line down near 4th and Whiteside in Hutchinson at 12:20 p.m.
Evergy reporting more than 756 customers without power in Hutchinson as of 12:20 p.m.
Hutchinson Fire is responding to 505 E 6th for an outside fire at 12:15 p.m.
Report taken of power lines down in the alley between 7th and 8th and around Plum in Hutchinson.
Report taken of utility pole down west of Nickerson near the Arkansas River bridge at 12:12 p.m.
Reno County Emergency Management is reporting a tree down in Arlington, and there was a shed blown over at an farm two miles north of Castleton.
We are starting to see power outages around the area including an area around Inman and sporadic outages in Hutchinson and near Pretty Prairie
Lyons Airport reports wind gust to 62 mph at 12:00 pm
Wire down at on 4th in Nickerson in a wheat field as of 11:54 a.m.
A transformer was arcing at 8th and Plum in Hutchinson as of 11:48 a.m.
Fire was called out to a wire down at 11th and Adams at 11:50 a.m.
The Hutchinson Airport reported a wind gust of 60 miles per hour at 11:40 a.m.
The Newton Airport reported a gust of 58 miles per hour just before 11 a.m. Wednesday.
There is also a report of a semi blown over at US 50 and K61 in Reno County.
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A High Wind Warning is in effect from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today.
Southwest winds sustained from 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph are expected over portions of central, south central and southeast Kansas.
Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected and travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Blowing dust will be possible and would reduce visibilities making travel under these conditions hazardous. Visibilities may drop to under one mile at times.
People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.
